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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1889
Page
10
Johnstown reports ready made houses arriving today with 200000 cash held by the Finance Committee. Funds may be turned over to the State Commission for sufferers. Laborers’ health praised by Dr. Foster as meals improve and medicine helps.
A staff report from Johnstown states thirty two bodies were recovered, many burned or unrecognizable, from house cellars. Contractor Supp with fifty men was ordered to begin early cleanup as several corpses bear distinctive clues, including May and Maria Bentford and Hep Pritchard, with relatives still missing. Possibility of more remains nearby prompts continued searches.
June 21 report from Johnstown says the first Grand Army meeting since the flood was held with many from the Governor's staff in attendance. The Johnstown band traveled to headquarters to escort the group and played before the crowd, drawing a large turnout.
From a June 21 report in The Military Manegrs to Stir Up a Little Excitement Now and Then, a guard fired toward spectators while patrolling three banks, claiming to have seen someone. No assailant was found after investigation. Additional shots fired along Prospect Hill caused alarm but yielded no clear culprit.
State Entomologist Forbes reports a minute bluish green plant louse infesting heads and leaves of wheat and oats from the Ohio River to Madison and Champaign counties. Its abundance linked to drought and early spring, with injury dependent on weather. parasites and rains can curb it, while the louse has long troubled European grain and appeared in Illinois earlier years.
President Roberts of the Pennsylvania Railroad calls a Thursday 11 oclock gathering of Trunk Line Presidents in Philadelphia to discuss immigrant traffic dressed beef rates refrigerator and tank car mileage and private stock cars use Western managers seek a path amid rising differences. The joint Trunk Line Association committee will meet Wednesday and report results to the Presidents next day. Fink’s resignation will also be discussed amid expectations lines will uphold full rates despite Western cuts.
A man, about 35, found shot in a Twentieth Street area clump near Eleventh Avenue. A bloodied handkerchief, a French pattern revolver, and a lone note bearing Richard Hallacer of La Crosse and G A Jurgens of Chicago linked to the death. Gardener heard a shot about 3 AM. police report self-inflicted fatality in a lonely spot.
A terrible storm swept Scranton at 5 pm causing major damage. Several houses were struck and set ablaze. Harry Somers, an elderly man, was killed while his son GeorgeSomers was seriously injured. The bolt entered through an open window as the boy lay on a couch.
Special telegram from Brownsville reports E C Schmertz warning the firm to look out for themselves as Brownsville Glass Works will cease operations at the close of this fire due to a gas price increase by Home Natural Gas Company.
In Annapolis on June 21 the Maxim automatic guns were tested at the naval proving grounds. One gun fired 750 shots in a minute while the other discharged 350. The tests showed satisfactory performance. The Maxim, used by Germany Russia and France, is claimed to outrun the Gatling in rapid fire.
In Santa Barbara California this morning 25 year old J B Henderson shot his landlady Mrs Andoneigua in the breast then killed himself in the mouth Henderson was jailed yesterday for drunkenness and it is believed the shooting was caused by the trouble Hendersons victim may recover Petersons Magazine for July is praised for literary artistic and fashion content
Special sale today offers men’s suits in 1000 styles including ceviots cassimeres worsteds serges and diagonals at 8 and 10 dollars. Extra for today genuine electric blue serge suits at 17 dollars. P.C.C.C. corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
Exceeding in magnitude and variety anything before known will take place at Kanfmanos today. It features fine items in every color and style, with prices starting from 150 dollars and up. Sixty six cents will buy your pick and fit today.
Bennets Hats Flowers and Ribbons advertise parasols umbrellas and fans for Saturday. Ladies wear summer weight undergarments corsets corset covers and night dresses with thread and cotton stockings and gloves. Jos Hons Co on Penn Avenue.
NYM CRENALE opens a public notice in the newspaper section with details about an upcoming community event. The notice names NYM and local officials and notes a schedule and venue for the gathering.
William J. Hilton of Franklin Kentucky, on his deathbed, ordered an attendant to burn a nail keg containing nails, papers, a will, and about 30000 in greenbacks and 4 percent Government bonds. The ash heap held burnt money and bonds revealed by investigators. Hilton, estranged from his wife amid divorce litigation, fears lawyers and his wife will seize his wealth. A guard stands at his store. lunacy proceedings failed as he was found of sound mind.
Attorney General Miller, at Governor’s request, says Arizona’s legislature approved constitution convention for statehood is valid without a federal enabling act. He argues Congress holds power to accept or reject the proposed constitution and can cure defects, citing precedents of territorial admission and a national bank case.
The Pittsburg Academy held its commencement for the class of 188 at the Bijou Theater with a large audience. Prof Lytle led exercises as graduates, led by first honor Nettie Means and second honor Ida Beckman, received diplomas after musical selections by the Haydn Quartet and Allegheny Concert Orchestra.
Dr C H Miller aged 38, found injured in a box car on the Allegheny Valley line near Forty third street on June 1. He died yesterday at West Penn Hospital after a month of wandering homeless and fareless travel. An inquest set for this morning will probe the circumstances of the railroad accident and Miller's disappearance from Hutchison City, Kansas.
East Pittsburg high school held class night with a large audience. Robert Little opened, followed by declamations and orations by Selina Sorg Ida Hanlon Walter Billows Misa Edith and others. Miss Martha McCombs, Joseph McClure and Miss Margaret McQuiston spoke. The program closed with the class song and a short mention of earnings. An orchestra rendered pressure selections and an advertisement for La Perla del Fumar Key West Cigar accompanied the notes.
The advertisement lists half price offers on all ladies beaded wraps embroidered fichus and girls em and ladies jackets. It mentions no city water used in the manufacture of beer at Baeuerlein Brewing Co Bennett Pa and references cafe dispatch and their post.
A festive Curry University commencement at the Grand Opera House drew over 1,000 guests as 115 graduates, including many ladies, received diplomas. Prof. James C. Williams led the ceremony with essays and orations on higher education, commerce, and the arts, followed by diploma presentations and honors.
Official returns from every county show the prohibition amendment defeated by 189,020 while the suffrage amendment winning by 235,540. The article notes campaign notes and local society remarks as readers digest election results and public sentiment. It also includes a local advertisement section with prices on blouses and beverages, plus a carpet and home goods dealer promotion.
June 21 report on four Philadelphia Chinese men trial for playing fan-tan. Hop Sing Tong Society revealed with a five dollar join fee and five dollar fines for missed meetings. Witnesses described the game mechanics and the drawing cup used to conceal scores.
Edward Benschalder, 55, arrived at West Penn Hospital with internal injuries and a broken back after a reported fall from a cherry tree behind Sharpsburg. The driver left the scene, Coroner contacted, but local liverymen and undertakers offered no information as the investigation continued into the morning.
John W. Bardley was buried in Ivy Hill Cemetery Germantown yesterday in fifteen different styles. The prominent suburb citizen introduced the English sparrows to the city. Sixteen secret societies and a spiritualist delegation attended the funeral. Benjamin P. Beamer led the grave services as the principal officiant.
The Alumni Association of Allegheny High School held its annual gathering in the Common Council chamber. Officers elected for the coming year include President HK J Taggart Jr, Vice President J F gees, Secretary Mise Crime Alston, and board members FrankieBoyd and Duncan H Willock.
Last night the Butler Street Methodist church celebrated the opening of a new pipe organ. The church was improved and a large 4,000 organ was placed inside. An interesting ceremony followed with speakers including Prof. D. Woods, Sewares Park Philadelphia, Mrs. W. B L W, Mr. H. B. Brocket, and Carl Rotter.
At about four yesterday afternoon a 12 year old, Purcell, living at the corner of Prewle and Welkins avenues in Allegheny, fell from a freight car in the Cleveland and Pittsburgh yards. He was climbing the car, lost his grip, and was run over by the wheels. He sustained injuries likely to cause death.
A special meeting of the Grand Council of the Independent Sovereigns of Industry will be held this evening to consider organizing a Supreme Council and extending the order into adjoining States. The business will involve surrender of the present charter and adoption of a new constitution.
Ellen Masky sues Bridget More for assault and battery before Alderman Hartman. Masky alleges More threw two buckets of water on her during a baptism dispute. The case references a previous baptism in Ireland and a parent’s payment of a crown for baptism.
The Diamond Street Railroad Company organized yesterday with A. C. Hopkins as President John N. Neeb as Vice President L Halsey Williams as Secretary and Charles H McKee as Treasurer. Also advertised are watch repairs and diamond work at Steinmann's 107 Federal St plus fabric bargains from Esufmanne.
A Bellefonte centenarian known for odd jobs and extreme frugality is found to own a vast hoard hidden under his hut floor. Authorities secure the fortune, packed in bags and coins, sending the treasure to the bank by wheelbarrow. The sum likely runs into thousands. Frail and blind, the old man is cared for by locals as officials investigate.
Listings show multiple items for Pure Rye Whisky including Pure Rye Whisky full quarts and five whisky variants. Names include Gaeta, G. W. Schmidt with addresses at Nos. 95 and 97 Fifth Ave. The OCR yields damaged phrases but preserves product names and a dealer location.
Notch for today sales. Men's elegant suits from several fabrics at eight and ten dollars, electric blue serge suits at seventeen. Also 100 posen girls French embroidered white caps at twenty four cents. Kaufmanns features small goods and mothers urged to shop now. Street corner ads and mixed lines suggest general discount bonanza in Pittsburgh.
For one day only Kaufmanns will offer a choice from their infants finest French embroidered and pleated white mull slips dresses. Prices valued up to 250 dollars, but the discount makes them available at a fraction of the cost. The sale is presented as remarkable and nearly unbelievable in the promotion.
A brief notice states a $235 round trip via Baltimore and Ohio Railr departs from a new depot at 4 M. to unspecified destination points. The fragment mentions an uplift in service with a terminal change and price detail.
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